Caitlin Clark is ushering new era of WNBA with 2 unbelievable skills

Caitlin Clark has already changed the game.
Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark
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The Indiana Fever have their superstar in Caitlin Clark and are ready to begin another incredible run. The 22-year-old rookie brought millions of new fans to the WNBA and was amazing on the court. Clark broke multiple records and snapped the Fever’s seven-year playoff drought.

Clark has always been a winner. She led the University of Iowa to back-to-back NCAA Finals in college and was not satisfied with the Fever’s first-round playoff exit. The 22-year-old will be even better in year two and has her sights set on loftier goals.

Indiana was unquestionably the most-watched team in the W this season and talent is already lining up to play with Clark, but what makes the 22-year-old so special? These two skills are changing the entire sport.

Catlin Clark’s deep shooting range is forcing defenses to adjust

Clark is famous for her logo threes, and fans saw how Stephen Curry changed the NBA with the same shot. The ability to space the floor well beyond the 3-point line forces defenses to guard further out. That additional space makes it easier to find open teammates and get to the basket.

The rookie is also flying off screens and splashing triples like Curry. The ability to stretch the floor in multiple ways makes it difficult for defenses to match up.

Clark’s outside shooting draws in fans, but this skill takes her game to another level.

Caitlin Clark is the best offensive engine in the WNBA

Number 22 wants to play fast and find open teammates. She broke the record for assists in a game and a season as a rookie. Clark is always searching for the open shot and trying to create an easy bucket.

The Fever had the third-best offensive rating for the season but were number one by 3.5 points per 100 possessions after the Olympic break. Indiana had the ball in Clark’s hands more and gave her the freedom to run the show. The Fever will be one of the top offenses for years to come because of Clark. There is truly no slowing her down.

Everybody wants to see what she can do next. The numbers will keep coming. Clark is just getting started. There will be more records shattered as she reaches her prime. The 22-year-old will be a more efficient scorer and may average ten assists per game for multiple seasons. She is that good and has elite playmaking ability.

Caitlin Clark is already one of the best players in the W and is a few years from taking over. The shooting and playmaking will bring the fans, but the Indiana Fever must put more talent around her to win a championship. It is a crucial offseason for the franchise with much to accomplish. Clark hopes for upgrades, and fans should expect them. Stay tuned to see what the Fever’s front office can make happen.

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